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Opening of the Centennial Exposition
- When
- 10 May 1876
- Where
- Philadelphia
The Centennial International Exhibition opened in Philadelphia on May 10, 1876, as the first official world's fair in the United States.
The exhibition, officially the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, began on May 10, 1876. It coincided with the centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
Sources
- Centennial Exposition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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